NSC meeting agrees to secure national interests, fight terrorism

• PM chaired National Security Committee (NSC) meetings
• Federal Ministers, services and intelligence chiefs attended the meeting
• NSC vowed to secure national interests at all costs.

ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and reviewed the country’s economic and security situation.

The meetings was attended by Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, service chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies.

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar briefed the participants about the economic situation and challenges of the country. he also briefed the participants about the economic strategy and the measures adopted by the government.

The heads of intelligence agencies gave a briefing on the overall law and order situation in the country and informed the meeting about the factors behind the recent wave of terrorism and the measures to deal with them.

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar briefed the meeting on the situation in Afghanistan and informed about Pakistan’s relations with the interim government of Afghanistan.

A statement by the Prime Minister’s Office said the NSC’s participants expressed an unequivocal opinion that Pakistan’s national interests would not be compromised and no one would be allowed to harm the national security.

During the meeting, it was stressed that the interests of Pakistan’s survival, security and development would be protected with great courage, consistency and steadfastness.

The meeting paid tribute to the great sacrifices of the martyrs who lost their lives in terrorist incidents and expressed sympathy.

The meeting termed the terrorists as enemies of Pakistan and expressed resolve to eliminate them.  It was emphasized that the entire nation was united on the common narrative against terrorism and terrorists. The committee will finalize its decisions on Monday in line with the recommendations.

Earlier this week, the top military brass reviewed the security situation across the country and resolved to eliminate the menace of terrorism.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir presided over the 254th Corps Commanders’ Conference held at GHQ from 27-28 December 2022.

The Inter-Services Public Relations said a comprehensive review of professional and organizational matters of the army was undertaken during the meeting.

It was resolved to fight against terrorists without any distinction and eliminate this menace as per the aspirations of people of the Pakistan, the military’s press wing said.

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